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Approval in New York

New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy CE Information

Applies To:

  • New York Physical Therapists
    • PT
    • PTA

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are required to complete thirty-six (36) hours of continuing education during each three-year registration renewal period. There is no requirement or limitation on the number of courses that can be taken using self-study or live, in-person methods.

During the initial phase-in period, the number of hours necessary is pro-rated at one-half hour per month. Also, if you are newly licensed, you will not have to complete continuing education coursework in the first three-year registration period; and if you have been inactive or have been practicing in another jurisdiction, the coursework required is pro-rated.

https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/physical-therapists/continuing-education

Board Contact Info

New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy
General Customer Service: 518-474-3817, Press 1 then ext. 570.
Contact Page: https://www.op.nysed.gov/how-contact-us
Contact Form: https://op-support.nysed.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=1500002598281

Continuing Education for Physical Therapy
Thania F. Fernandez, Executive Secretary
Phone: 518-474-3817, Press 1 then ext. 180
Email: [email protected]
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/physical-therapists/continuing-education

Select the relevant credential above for detailed info.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapists are required to complete thirty-six (36) hours of continuing education during each three-year registration renewal period. There is no requirement or limitation on the number of courses that can be taken using self-study or live, in-person methods.

Credential Renewal

36 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your PT credential.

CE-Credit.com does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.

Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical therapist assistants are required to complete thirty-six (36) hours of continuing education during each three-year registration renewal period. There is no requirement or limitation on the number of courses that can be taken using self-study or live, in-person methods.

Credential Renewal

36 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your PTA credential.

CE-Credit.com does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.

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Disclaimer

We do our best keep our information current, but rules and regulations sometimes change without notice. Please remember it is ultimately your own responsibility for interpreting your state's laws, board rules, course relevancy and all requirements for your state.

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